Are electric vehicle batteries coming to Latvia?

Swedish tech company Anodox Energy Systems has announced plans to produce electric vehicle batteries in Latvia, with the first factory in the Port of Riga expected to be operational by December 2022. A second factory for rapidly growing LFP cell technology will be established soon after.

What are the production steps in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing?

Production steps in lithium-ion battery cell manufacturing summarizing electrode manufacturing, cell assembly and cell finishing (formation) based on prismatic cell format. Electrode manufacturing starts with the reception of the materials in a dry room (environment with controlled humidity, temperature, and pressure).

How are lithium ion batteries processed?

Conventional processing of a lithium-ion battery cell consists of three steps: (1) electrode manufacturing, (2) cell assembly, and (3) cell finishing (formation) [8, 10]. Although there are different cell formats, such as prismatic, cylindrical and pouch cells, manufacturing of these cells is similar but differs in the cell assembly step.

What is a battery cell production process?

This Chapter describes battery cell production processes as well as battery module and battery pack assembly processes. Lithium-ion cell production can be divided into three main process steps: forming, aging, and testing. Cell design is the number one criterion when setting up a cell production facility.

Why do we need new production technologies compared to conventional lithium-ion cells?

Therefore, new production technologies will be necessary in comparison to the conventional production of lithium-ion cells [183, 184]. High power density, high energy density, safety, low cost, and long life time are all essential characteristics of ASSBs, particularly when applied to electric vehicle applications .

What are the challenges in industrial battery cell manufacturing?

Challenges in Industrial Battery Cell Manufacturing The basis for reducing scrap and, thus, lowering costs is mastering the process of cell production. The process of electrode production, including mixing, coating and calendering, belongs to the discipline of process engineering.